AKITA

일본해(동해)와 접하고 있으며, 일본 최초로 세계유산에 등록된 "시라카미산지"를 비롯하여 자연이 풍부하다. 쌀과 술의 고장으로 알려져 있으며, 기리탄포 등 맛있는 향토 요리도 매력적이다.Facing the Japan Sea, Akita is rich in nature and home to the first ever world heritage in Japan, Shirakami Mountains. It is also known for its rice and Japanese sake along with delicious local cuisine such as Kiritanpo.

1. 가바세공 Kaba-zaiku

Kaba-zaiku is a precious traditional artifact made from the bark of mountain cherry blossoms and is known for its beautiful natural texture. It is mainly used to make tea canisters to keep green tea leaves in and is a popular Akita souvenir.

2. 오다테마게왓파 Odate-magewappa

A traditional artifact made of natural Akita cedar, the Odate-nagewappa has a soft texture and a nice cedar scent. It’s a popular choice as a lunchbox because of the nice cedar scent, which enhances the taste of food, and its sterilization effect.

3. 뉴도자키 Nyudozaki

An amazing scenic spot located on the northern tip of Oga Peninsula which juts out into the Japan Sea. In winter, visitors can see the vast flat land covered in snow and the rough waves approaching from the Japan Sea.

4. 하치보다이 Hachibodai

오가반도서쪽의경승지.바다바로옆에쩍벌어진구멍같은화구호인이치노메가타와니노메가타를내려다볼수있는전망대로석양의절경명소로알려져있다.

A scenic spot on the westside of Oga Peninsula, Hachibodai is an observation deck where you can see the two crater lakes, Ichinomegata and Ninomegata, which look like holes right next to the ocean. It’s also known as a great spot to view the sunset.

5. 니시카이칸 Nishi-kaigan (West Coast)

A beautiful road for a drive where the mountain is right by the ocean in the southwest area of Oga Peninsula. You can see fantastically shaped rocks and cliffs created by the rough waves of the Japan Sea.

6. 뉴토온천향 Nyuto Hot Springs

Nyuto is a popular hot spring village with seven headsprings, each with different water qualities. Some inns have a history dating back to the 17th century, and the snow-filled scenery is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing soak, local sake and delicious charcoal barbecue.